Pause

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːz/

Pause (noun)

  1. a short break in speaking or doing something
  2. a brief silence in music

Examples

  • She took a pause to gather her thoughts.
  • A pause in the conversation made things awkward.

Common collocations: brief pause, momentary pause, pause for thought, musical pause, pause in rhythm

Pause (verb)

  1. to stop doing something for a short time
  2. to stop playing music for a short time

Examples

  • He paused to tie his shoelaces.
  • They paused at the door before entering.

Synonyms of Pause

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pause

  • — When something resumes after a pause.
  • — When an action moves forward without stopping.